leftist — [left′ist] n. a person whose political position is liberal or radical; member of the left adj. liberal or radical leftism n … English World dictionary

leftist — [[t]le̱ftɪst[/t]] leftists 1) N COUNT Socialists and Communists are sometimes referred to as leftists. Two of the men were leftists and two were centrists. ...Chilean leftists. 2) ADJ: ADJ n If you describe someone, their ideals or their… … English dictionary